| Surname: | Kirkham |
| Initials: | J W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/3768 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (5) East Africa 10/2/1917 to 2/11/1917. 5/2/1918 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 3/MK/4607. Kirkham, John William, MFP, P/3768, L/Cpl, OK 18/7/25 no other details. Also:- Kirkham, John William MFP, P/3768, 5/2/18 to discharge, 3/MK/4607, 1 Norway Street, Seedley, Salford, Lancs, Stamp: Ad 30/1/18at 6/6 from 6/3/18 to 4/2/19, Chelsea No. VV50, 1004, 229699/H, received 31/1/18. John William Kirkham. National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918, Section XIV, Salford, page 184. Volunteering in September 1915, he was drafted to East Africa on completion of training in February of the following year, and was engaged on important duties at various stations. He contracted fever, however, and returning home in November 1916 was invalided from the Army in February 1918. He holds the General Service and Victory Medals. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/48 Jan. 27, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 322319. Enlisted 31/8/1916, discharged 5/2/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 37years 8months. Served abroad. |